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The Science of Personality Changes
Are you the same person you were at 16? Researchers are exploring why some people do—or don’t—evolve over a lifetime.
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Mindfulness Research
Stay at the forefront of mindfulness science with Mindful.org's Mindfulness Research category. Here, we delve into the latest studies and findings that reveal the science behind mindfulness. Understand how mindfulness practices can impact the brain, enhance cognitive functions, and improve overall health and well-being. Our in-depth articles and analyses translate complex research into actionable insights, keeping you informed and knowledgeable about the empirical evidence supporting mindfulness.
Category: Mindfulness Research
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Mindful Books and Podcasts to Ring in the New Year
From cultivating courage and vulnerability to reducing anxiety and the reign of mind over body, The Mindful Editors bring you this season’s best mindful books and podcasts.
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How to Find Your Purpose
Knowing what you’re passionate about is only part of the equation. Fostering purpose also means appreciating our interconnectedness and cultivating gratefulness.
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The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2018
The most provocative and influential research findings published during this past year.
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The Power of Vulnerability
Trained in East Asian medicine in Japan and in psychology at Harvard, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s teachings look at how mindfulness practices can contribute to a meaningful way of living with gratitude, compassion, and social responsibility.
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Mindful’s Top 10 Articles from 2018
We’ve rounded up our most popular articles from the year, with expert advice on working with anxiety, practicing daily mindfulness, raising resilient families, and more.
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Meditation is the Fastest Growing Health Trend in America
Meditation’s popularity increased “more than threefold” in the US over the past five years, according to a new report from the CDC.
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10 Ways Mindfulness Is Driving Real Change
The benefits of mindfulness in the real world may be broader than you think.
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Finding Strength in Healthy Doses of Solitude
Research suggests there’s a boundary between healthy alone-time and harmful loneliness. Plus—Explore mindful practices for embracing solitude.
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Why Is It So Hard to Be Vulnerable?
A new study suggests that we judge ourselves more harshly than others do when we put ourselves out there.
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